Experience Oslo’s free attractions, events and activities

Akershus Fortress (outdoor areas)
Armed Forces Museum
Botanical Garden
Historical Museum 
Intercultural Museum (IKM)
Munch Museum (free 1 October–31 March)
Museum of Architecture
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
National Gallery
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Norwegian Customs Museum
Norwegian Museum of Magic 
Opera House (roof and foyer)
Oslo City Museum
Stenersen Museum (free 1 October - 31 March)
Vigeland Sculpture Park

Art galleries in Oslo usually have free entrance.

February/March Holmenkollen FIS World Cup Nordic - join the thousands of people gathering in the woods - remember to bring something hot to drink and warm clothes
May Tourist in your own city
May + September Ekeberg veteran cars/bric-a-brac market 
May Constitution Day: Children's parade, Russetoget and 17 May for all
June National Music Day Oslo
June Oslo Environmental Festival
June VG Top 20 live
August Mela Multicultural Festival 
August Oslomarkedet Arts & Crafts Fair
September Kongene på Haugen Music Festival
September Granittrock
September Oslo Culture Night
September Akerselva: River Walk by Torchlight
September Oslo Book Festival
Nov./Dec. Lighting of Christmas trees and streets in the centre (1st weekend of Advent)
December Nobel Peace Prize (join the torch parade in honour of the laureate – from Karl Johans gate to the Grand Hotel)

Free activities

Oslo’s location between the fjord and the forest provides many options when it comes to free activities! Enjoy the outdoors and go for a hike in the forest or take a trip to the islands – by foot, on skis or by bike.
Outdoor activities in Oslo

On a hot summer day you can also enjoy life in one of the many parks in the city! Do as the locals: buy a disposable grill and prepare your lunch outdoors.
Parks in Oslo